Aug 29, 2019 at 05:11 PM
To get to Cunningham from LIC - I always take the Queens Boulevard bike superhighway. Can basically get across the borough in 20 min plus lights.
Cyclocross!
Aug 29, 2019 at 07:43 PM
90% chance I'll be riding from BK (bushwick), Forest Hill route. 10% I'll take the J and ride from Jamaica station.
Aug 29, 2019 at 10:15 PM
What are we going to do at the CX clinic Saturday? Glad you asked.
You’re going to ride your bike in circles in the grass while the neighbors scratch their heads in disbelief.
More specifically, we are going to focus on:
Getting on and off the bike: Mounting and Dismounting smoothly
Carrying the bike: suitcases and shouldering
Managing Barriers/Planks: integrating all of the above
Starts: getting off the line in a hurry
We will put together some course elements with some cornering and do some hot laps
This should be plenty in about 2-2.5 hours, but if you have a skill you want to learn or have a favorite drill you want to share with others, let us know!
We can cap it off with some trail riding.
Finally, we are all invited to Bobby’s place in Maspeth Queens for a BBQ. Yum
Aug 30, 2019 at 01:52 AM
Got my front brakes bled, at least I think I got all the air out... The rears are up tomorrow, since I'll be off of work. Either way after Track this summer I don't need brakes, lol, they just slow you down anyway. I'm planning on showing up, not sure I can get to the BBQ depends on the situation at home.
Aug 30, 2019 at 02:02 AM
CX practice was solid tonight - @RobertMullen you were missed, but was good to see James (not positive of his last name and we have multiple James').
Aug 30, 2019 at 11:05 AM
Aug 30, 2019 at 12:46 PM
@PatrickGrehan
at 9am right?
at 9am right?
Aug 30, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Sorry! I got a power meter for my bike and tried to install it yesterday but didn’t have the proper tools so I had to bring it into a shop and they didn’t get it done in time unfortunatelyBrianStan said:CX practice was solid tonight - @RobertMullen you were missed, but was good to see James (not positive of his last name and we have multiple James').
Aug 30, 2019 at 09:29 PM
Hey Kissena folks, I just came back from Costco and have a bunch of stuff to eat and drink. I hope some of you show up, otherwise I’ll be eating the same stuff for the next week or so 🤓.
Aug 31, 2019 at 01:23 AM
Folks - I think I may need to miss this one tomorrow. I'm super disappointed, but I literally have been standing for 12 hours, with no more than a 5-10 min break (moving apartments). New place was a 10-15 min walk from old one, so I ended up making trips back and forth.
My back and legs are fried - going to need to call it. Hope you all have a great time though and see some of you at Wed. night CX practice on Randalls.
My back and legs are fried - going to need to call it. Hope you all have a great time though and see some of you at Wed. night CX practice on Randalls.
Aug 31, 2019 at 10:05 PM
Had a great and productive time out there today - great to ride with you all and thanks Patrick, Eloy, JP, John, Miles, Anthony and everyone for all the pro-tips and knowledge. Now where's the blooper reel.
Sep 01, 2019 at 09:34 PM
fun times yesterday!
also, good times post practice at Bobby’s bbq 🍗
also, good times post practice at Bobby’s bbq 🍗
Sep 01, 2019 at 10:04 PM
As mentioned, I am planning on hitting the Cunningham trails on the cross bicycle, tomorrow, labor day, around 9:30 am.
Will play effort/length by a ear, but probably about 2ish hours on the cross bike fun.
Let me know if interested to coordinate meetup, here or text: 347.225.1058
come join, will be fun and great practice!
Will play effort/length by a ear, but probably about 2ish hours on the cross bike fun.
Let me know if interested to coordinate meetup, here or text: 347.225.1058
come join, will be fun and great practice!
Sep 02, 2019 at 12:55 AM
Thanks everyone for coming to the CX practice. Good times. A special thanks for the "seasoned" cross racers who shared their knowledge and helped with setup: Myles, Eloy, JP, and Jim. Also thanks to Bobby for hosting the BBQ afterwards.
Looking forward to a great CX season. Make sure to use the Kissena CX calendar to organize your races and maybe setup carpooling.
Here are some pics from Saturday and a link to a video clip. There is no blooper reel
Looking forward to a great CX season. Make sure to use the Kissena CX calendar to organize your races and maybe setup carpooling.
Here are some pics from Saturday and a link to a video clip. There is no blooper reel
Sep 02, 2019 at 01:01 AM
https://youtu.be/tsio6YAaeU8
Sep 03, 2019 at 07:40 PM
Coming up this week. East Coast Season Starter!!
Whirlybird on Sunday!
https://www.bikereg.com/whirlybird-cross
Will mark the 1st of the MAC series races. Not super technical, pretty awesome course to get a season started. Staging will be by order of registration, so register early and often.
I am signed up for the 11:30 am race, along with Patrick and Tom. Jim and Rob, will be there too. Firah! Come join.
Plenty of forum reports and other mentions if you just search for whirlybird...
https://forum-archive.kissenacycling.com/discussion/1172-p5.html#Comment_89073
Meanwhile, to get all of us in the mood:
https://youtu.be/lrLmbNnSJe0
Whirlybird on Sunday!
https://www.bikereg.com/whirlybird-cross
Will mark the 1st of the MAC series races. Not super technical, pretty awesome course to get a season started. Staging will be by order of registration, so register early and often.
I am signed up for the 11:30 am race, along with Patrick and Tom. Jim and Rob, will be there too. Firah! Come join.
Plenty of forum reports and other mentions if you just search for whirlybird...
https://forum-archive.kissenacycling.com/discussion/1172-p5.html#Comment_89073
Meanwhile, to get all of us in the mood:
https://youtu.be/lrLmbNnSJe0
Sep 04, 2019 at 12:18 AM
Sep 04, 2019 at 01:18 AM
I am planning on racing whirlybird, but before I ask @RobertMullen if I can meet him at his place Sunday morning for a ride, I wanted to share a crazy idea.
Is anyone interested in Carpenter Cross on Saturday? It's 6 miles from whirlybird. I am thinking of renting a car Saturday morning, racing carpenter in the afternoon, and grabbing a hotel in the area. I would have room for one more. Let me know if you are interested! 847-393-3122
Is anyone interested in Carpenter Cross on Saturday? It's 6 miles from whirlybird. I am thinking of renting a car Saturday morning, racing carpenter in the afternoon, and grabbing a hotel in the area. I would have room for one more. Let me know if you are interested! 847-393-3122
Sep 04, 2019 at 01:18 AM
The only thing better than one cyclocross is two cyclocross
Sep 04, 2019 at 01:27 AM
I can provide a ride for sure, just gotta confirm the timeline so none of us are hanging around for 6 hours!
I can fit 2 bikes + 5 people (me included) or 3 bikes and 3 people (me included). Maybe more bikes if we get a little creative.
I can fit 2 bikes + 5 people (me included) or 3 bikes and 3 people (me included). Maybe more bikes if we get a little creative.
Sep 04, 2019 at 01:47 AM
Unfortunately that will be the case - you have the privilege of opening the day, while I have the honor of putting it to rest 7.5 hours later.RobertMullen said:I can provide a ride for sure, just gotta confirm the timeline so none of us are hanging around for 6 hours!
I can fit 2 bikes + 5 people (me included) or 3 bikes and 3 people (me included). Maybe more bikes if we get a little creative.
Sep 04, 2019 at 09:47 PM
only set of tubulars for the season which tire would you use: donelly pdx or vittoria terreno wet G2.0?
Sep 04, 2019 at 10:02 PM
I'm starting my CX season a bit later (22nd?) I just ordered two more Thru-Axle adaptors for my roof racks. This means I will be able to carry a total of 4 Thru-Axle bikes on the roof. Of course QR is always possible. So, I'd have room for 3 others in the car besides me (unless you have pit bikes.) Once we get closer to race day for me, I'll reach out to see if anyone wants rides.
Sep 05, 2019 at 02:35 PM
or Vittoria's Tereno Mix G2.0 Tubeless ?eloy said:only set of tubulars for the season which tire would you use: donelly pdx or vittoria terreno wet G2.0?
Sep 05, 2019 at 02:41 PM
Team Edition Challenge Limus? Bro-deal available, inquire within...Mark Taylor said:or Vittoria's Tereno Mix G2.0 Tubeless ?eloy said:only set of tubulars for the season which tire would you use: donelly pdx or vittoria terreno wet G2.0?
Sep 05, 2019 at 05:03 PM
@AnthonyOtt I don't think I'm going to be able to stay the entire day unfortunately. I can totally offer a ride there if you can get home though. Not sure if thats helpful
Sep 05, 2019 at 05:15 PM
Thanks @RobertMullen ; I will be ok on my own. Going to train to Trenton Saturday morning for carpenter and then stay the night for whirly.
Sep 05, 2019 at 05:53 PM
I will try to get to the course on Sunday in time to heckle you all. Looking forward to it!
Sep 05, 2019 at 06:34 PM
Rob, I race at 11:30am, from experience, that means I would be packed and ready to leave the venue around 1:00~1:30pm -- if that works for you, could I please catch a ride out with you?RobertMullen said:@AnthonyOtt I don't think I'm going to be able to stay the entire day unfortunately. I can totally offer a ride there if you can get home though. Not sure if thats helpful
otherwise, have a zip car in reserve, so no worries.
Sep 05, 2019 at 06:44 PM
this response might be a bit longish...Jules said:Team Edition Challenge Limus? Bro-deal available, inquire within...Mark Taylor said:or Vittoria's Tereno Mix G2.0 Tubeless ?eloy said:only set of tubulars for the season which tire would you use: donelly pdx or vittoria terreno wet G2.0?
The new bike comes with tubeless wheels, so will try to setup tubeless with some Donelly PDXs I have sitting around. These will be my training and backup wheels.
I will also buy a tubular wheelset as my main racing set.
Challenge Baby Limus is probably the best thread for what I'm looking for, the Limus is a bit too aggresive and slow (which is why the baby limus was made) also, for me, Challenge tires barely last one season.
Have discovered that mud threads are better overall (rather than intermediate chevrons) -- PDX is the perfect combo of durability and thread (works on mud, but not too slow) except their tubs are not as supple as others, so wanna give the new kids in the block, Vittoria's Terreno Wets a shot. Good on mud, apparently supple, hopefully not too slow.
as a sidenote for running clinchers, the donelly PDX are literally the softest rubber ever, better than most any clinchers. Ironically, their tubs and tubeless have harsher/stronger/less supple sidewalls.